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Do speaker cables really make a difference ?
@thyname Good illustration.  Thanks for sharing.  
Do speaker cables really make a difference ?
A couple of comments on "confirmation bias": The exact opposite effect can happen as well -- rigid skepticism. When a new/different concept is introduced, there’s the prospect that it may peg the needle on our "BS meters". Everything we’ve been t... 
Sound is better when I stand up?
Bar stool?  
The Bold. The Outrageous. The Projects You've Done. And, the One's You Shouldn't Have.
Okay, here’s the story: Premium Power Cable -- Special Orville Ridenbacher Edition If there’s anyone who understood the laws of thermodynamics, it would be Orville Ridenbacher. Apply heat (thermal) and things go "pop" (dynamic). But, movie night... 
The Bold. The Outrageous. The Projects You've Done. And, the One's You Shouldn't Have.
@tomcarr You're too kind. Thank you.  
The Bold. The Outrageous. The Projects You've Done. And, the One's You Shouldn't Have.
 
Downward firing speaker port and domestic issues
To address this issue, we need to address the topic of "bass". Your sitting comfortably at home and someone drives by with a rather loud and obnoxious car stereo. The bass overpowers everything in your environment, and large objects start moving a... 
The Bold. The Outrageous. The Projects You've Done. And, the One's You Shouldn't Have.
@ebm Trying (unsuccessfully) to post picture. Going keep after it.  WIll probably see more failed attempts.  
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
I think it depends on your definition of "romantic" and other factors, such as personality types, venue, and where the specific "romantic" element is positioned on the classic sine wave of the evening's total love-making cycle. I'll give tubes a ... 
What Gear Has Disappointed You?
First generation CD players.  
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
@7452jf  i damaged my hearing.  1/4 mile at a time.   
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
@sns +1  
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
Many years ago, after what must have been an effective demo, a customer said "yes" to purchasing at $1,500 pair of speakers. At the sales counter, he said: "You know these are going to cost me $3,000." After a puzzled look from me, he followed wit... 
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
If you break it down to cost per note, the true cost of our systems is really quite reasonable.  
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
Was hoping to have a little fun with this topic.  Got a lot more than I asked for. Thanks for the posts.